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Trayon White expelled from the DC Council for corruption but he's free to run for his old seat
Trayon White expelled from the DC Council for corruption but he’s free to run for his old seat
The Associated Press
February 4, 2025, 3:21 PM
DC Council member Trayon White shows up for a meeting that ended with him getting expelled. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to expel Councilmember Trayon White, who faces a federal trial on charges of taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to influence city contract decisions.
White, 40, was arrested by the FBI last August. His federal trial won’t start until January 2026, but preliminary evidence shows White pocketing cash-stuffed envelopes from a city contractor-turned-informer.
Tuesday’s hearing on the matter was relatively quick. An internal council inquiry had already recommended expulsion. Votes from 11 of the 12 remaining council members were required for expulsion, but the vote was unanimous.
“Bribery of elected officials is quintessential corruption,” Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said before the vote. “Trust is precious. Trust is critical for an elected government, and we must act.”
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Copyright © 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
The Associated Press
February 4, 2025, 3:21 PM
DC Council member Trayon White shows up for a meeting that ended with him getting expelled. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to expel Councilmember Trayon White, who faces a federal trial on charges of taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to influence city contract decisions.
White, 40, was arrested by the FBI last August. His federal trial won’t start until January 2026, but preliminary evidence shows White pocketing cash-stuffed envelopes from a city contractor-turned-informer.
Tuesday’s hearing on the matter was relatively quick. An internal council inquiry had already recommended expulsion. Votes from 11 of the 12 remaining council members were required for expulsion, but the vote was unanimous.
“Bribery of elected officials is quintessential corruption,” Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said before the vote. “Trust is precious. Trust is critical for an elected government, and we must act.”
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Copyright © 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
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